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Started our hike at the west end of tunnel #6, just west of the ski area. Can’t imagine hand drilling and blasting with black powder and nitroglycerin. This tunnel system was in use until 1993 until the tracks were moved south. Great, historic hike. The graffiti varies from totally amateur to absolutely beautiful professional. Sad that it’s there at all, but a fact of life. Well worth the time. Take a flashlight-it’s very dark is some areas.

An easy hike with not a lot of scenery but fun. Wear some good hiking boots or shoes due to the loose rocks in the trail. A new trail has been cut to the southwest to connect to the Thomas Creek area. Plan to take that one next time. It isn’t included in the AllTrails ap.

Took the south route up and the center route down . How in God’s name someone got a Jeep SUV near the top of the south route is beyond me!! The south route is pretty much washed out but a beautiful hike. The center downhill is very steep in places and not we’ll defined in several areas. A strenuous but enjoyable hike with great views of the valley.

Better be in shape for this one. The trail is not marked but with GPS it’s easy to figure out. Well worth the effort. The first part of the trail is easy and scenic but progresses to fairly steep climbs and then the easy part on the Peavine road. Great views from many points on the trail.

Great hike during the week but too many hikers on the weekend. Fairly easy until the final hike up Mt Rose proper. Take a jacket-the top can get chilly. Great hike and views if the fog is off the top and no smoke is in the area. My pedometer said 10.7 round trip two times in a row.

Been hiking and running Keystone Canyon since the ‘70s and it is so much nicer with a maintained trail. Very nice up and back hike. Not a lot of spectacular scenery but for an old Desert Rat, it’s great. Watch out for the mountain bikers but 99.9% of them are very courteous and give you a warning when approaching.